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Samuel J Cook 1872 – 1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1872

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 16 Oct 1961

Death Location: Bedford, Barry, Michigan, United States

Father: William Cook

Mother: Martha Cook

Spouse(s): Minnie Cook

Children(s): Nena Cook, Clara Pollack, Clarence Cook, Minnie Cook, Seth Cook, Francis Cook

In 1872, Samuel J Cook entered the world in Michigan, born to William James Cook and Martha J Cook. In 1880, Samuel J Cook resided in Fruitport, Muskegon, Michigan, United States. In 1900, Samuel J Cook resided in Butterfield, Missaukee, Michigan, USA. Samuel J Cook married Minnie M Cook, and had children including Nena Belle Cook, Clara Pollack, Clarence E. Cook, Minnie Cook, Seth James Cook, Francis Cook. Samuel J Cook passed away in 1961 in Bedford, Barry, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Samuel J Cook entered the world in Michigan, born to William James Cook and Martha J Cook.
  • In 1880, Samuel J Cook resided in Fruitport, Muskegon, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1900, Samuel J Cook resided in Butterfield, Missaukee, Michigan, USA.
  • Samuel J Cook married Minnie M Cook, and had children including Nena Belle Cook, Clara Pollack, Clarence E. Cook, Minnie Cook, Seth James Cook, Francis Cook.
  • Samuel J Cook passed away in 1961 in Bedford, Barry, Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cook
1837 – 1911
Birth Location: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
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Martha Cook
1843 – 1923
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Minnie Cook
1876 – 1918
Birth Location: Allegan, Allegan, Michigan
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Children(s)

Nena Cook
1895 – 1959
Birth Location: Allegan County, Michigan, USA
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Clara Pollack
1899 –
Birth Location: Michigan
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Clarence Cook
1901 – 1971
Birth Location: Michigan
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Minnie Cook
1904 –
Birth Location: Michigan
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Seth Cook
1908 – 2002
Birth Location: Battle Creek MI
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Francis Cook
1910 –
Birth Location: Michigan
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Samuel Cook's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Cook
1872 – 1961
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
William James Cook
1837 – 1911
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Martha (J) Cook
1843 – 1923
New York
Grandparents
William (Phillip) Cook
1795 –
New York, USA
Abigail ("Abby") Comah
1815 –
New Jersey USA
Great-Grandparents
Phillip Cook
1770 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Cook's Descendants

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Samuel (J) Cook (Nov 1872 – 16 Oct 1961) m. Minnie (M) Cook (12 Nov 1876 – 9 Nov 1918)
  1. 1. Nena (Belle) Cook (July 24, 1895 – February 6, 1959)
  2. 2. Clara Pollack (Aug 1899 – )
  3. 3. Clarence (E.) Cook (18 September 1901 – 24 November 1971) m. Fern Cook (1900 – )
    1. 1. Garth Cook (1933 – )
    2. 2. Wilmort Cook (1935 – )
  4. 4. Minnie Cook (1904 – )
  5. 5. Seth (James) Cook (26 Jul 1908 – 02/19/2002) m. Gladys (V) Cook (1915 – )
    1. 1. Shirley Cook (1939 – )
  6. 6. Francis Cook (abt 1910 – )

Samuel Cook's Timeline

9 Records

1872
Nov 1872
Birth of Samuel J Cook in Michigan
Michigan
1880
1880
Age 8
Samuel J Cook resided here in Fruitport, Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Fruitport, Muskegon, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
Samuel J Cook resided here in Butterfield, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
Butterfield, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Samuel J Cook resided here in Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Samuel J Cook resided here in Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Samuel J Cook resided here in Johnstown, Barry, Michigan, USA
Johnstown, Barry, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Samuel J Cook resided here in Rural, Barry, Michigan
Rural, Barry, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
Samuel J Cook resided here in Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
1961
16 Oct 1961
Age 89
Death of Samuel J Cook in Bedford, Barry, Michigan, United States
Bedford, Barry, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1872
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T627_1736; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 13-47B
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T625_760; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 13
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hancock Ward 4, Houghton, Michigan; Roll: T625_768; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 1086
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnstown, Barry, Michigan; Roll: 974; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 302.0; FHL microfilm: 2340709
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Fruitport, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 597; Family History Film: 1254597; Page: 117B; Enumeration District: 189; Image: 0547
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butterfield, Missaukee, Michigan; Roll: 732; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240732
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 704; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240704
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_640; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374653

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fruitport, Muskegon, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Fruitport, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 597; Family History Film: 1254597; Page: 117B; Enumeration District: 189; Image: 0547

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Butterfield, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butterfield, Missaukee, Michigan; Roll: 732; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240732
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 704; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240704

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_640; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374653

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T625_760; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 13
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hancock Ward 4, Houghton, Michigan; Roll: T625_768; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 1086

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Johnstown, Barry, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnstown, Barry, Michigan; Roll: 974; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 302.0; FHL microfilm: 2340709

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Barry, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T627_1736; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 13-47B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T627_1736; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 13-47B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1961
    Event Place: Bedford, Barry, Michigan, United States
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